The Lost Key: The Supranatural Secrets of the Freemasons

Heavy phisological dip in higher thought processes for sure. Some enlightening explainations of complex thoughts. Gives rise to umbrella questions and that seems good!

Was a gift

Awesome book! Bought it for an early Christmas present for myself. Great reading so far!

Great book. Opened my mind to many possibilities. The history we are given is not always the truth.

As an electrical engineering PhD I applaud this book! I have had similar non-physical experiences to the those of this author, and struggled to integrate spirit with science...except that none of mine were with Freemasonry...there are many paths up the mountain that are not "religious". I am delighted to see that there is a more esoteric side of of "the craft", and not just another conspiracy theory book. As I am now 70, and I can attest to scientific materialists that there is MUCH MORE to "reality" than what is physically measurable at this time. Try reading the physics oriented works of Dr.Tom Campbell "My Big Toe", Bob Monroe "Journeys out of the Body", the works by J Krishnamurti in conversation with quantum physicist David Bohm, and the now declassified material on military "Remote Viewing", who all attest to the synthesis of the material world with some form of higher dimensional world(s). After a great deal of personal experience, I can testify that there is much more to our existence than you may believe. I applaud Robert for his bravery in revealing the process for both himself and the esoteric side of Freemasonry. If you are a materialistic physicist stuck in limited "reality box", then this book could provide a great motivational kick-off point for expansion!

Nice masonic book, thumbs up

Excellent nook

A very impressive work. Anyone who wants to earnestly comprehend the history, secrets, and metaphysics of masonry should get a copy of this. The best part of the book is that it shows the growth of Lomas through his journey and since he is a noted scientist, it gives even more power to his words.

Very intense and interesting points raised. Broad and detailed. I would suggest it was read a piece at a time with opportunity for real thought. The science of Freemasonry is once again rising in study circles, it should be ignored at the peril of the UGLE.I don't doubt many would file this book to the to read shelf but doing so would not be advisable as it is perhaps a book for the heart as well as the mind of men and women.Well done Robert. You have lead me into looking into the masonic education of the natural and the extra natural.

The Lost Key: The Supranatural Secrets of the Freemasons (Robert Lomas)This book will be fascinating reading experience for those whose opinion of Freemasonry is mainly based on their knowledge of continental European ("irregular") Masonry. Although "irregular" Masonry claims to be open to all religious and philosophical persuasions, and indeed many of its members are quite open, it is, however, predominantly, and often aggressively and dogmatically, agnostic or atheistic. There is a widespread misconception, in "irregular" Masonry, that "Regular" Masonry is Christian at heart. While this was true in the early 18th century when the first English Grand Lodge was established, when Christianity of some sort was more or less taken for granted in Western societies, nothing can now be further from the truth.Robert Lomas' book thoroughly debunks this misconception, taking himself as an example. His view of the Great Architect is that of an underlying, all-pervading, ultimate intelligence that manifests itself in the laws of nature or physics. On a more concrete or individual plane, It can manifest itself as a Creator God such as the one worshiped by the Jews, the Christians or the Muslims - this is perfectly acceptable and respectable, but it need not be so. A Mason can see the Great Architect more as an intelligent principle (or a principle of intelligence, order, cohesion...) than as a "divine person".Robert Lomas sees Freemasonry as a spiritual quest whose purpose is to identify with this divine intelligence. He calls this ultimate initiation "the cosmic experience" or "the God Experience". Outside the Lodge, every brother attempts to progress toward this ultimate initiation through the vehicle of his particular religion or spiritual philosophy. In the Lodge, Masonic work is about reaching for the common core of all spiritual quests, without any intent to vindicate (proselyte) one's personal quest, let alone to convert others to it. Masonry is seen as an attempt to crystallise the quintessence of all spiritual quests while respecting each of them: share what all spiritual quests have in common and reach the core of spirituality itself.I found "the Hiram Key", of great help while I was going through a serious personal Masonic crisis when I left "irregular" Masonry because I was appalled by its propensity, in fact though not in principle, and certainly in the Lodge I had joined, to impose atheism as the only true religion. Now I have again joined ("regular") Masonry. When my application was screened I clearly stated that I respect Christianity but am no Christian myself, that I have another conception of the Divine than that of a creator God - "irregular" Masons please take heed: I was accepted. This new book builds upon the author's view of the Great Architect that was already outlined in "the Hiram Key", while exploring more systematically the interplay between scientific and spiritual quests, and how this can be experienced in Masonry. My only caveat: Robert Lomas is obviously, and writes as, a highly proficient scientist, so that the non scientific expert reader will sometimes find it difficult to follow him.Final touch: I was quite impressed by Robert Lomas' warm appreciation of the atmosphere of spiritual focus in female Lodges he visited, contrary to many brothers of male-only Lodges, who often give the impression to emphasise the "social club" aspect of Masonry. Since Robert himself belongs to the United Grand Lodge of England, which does not recognise female or mixed Grand Lodges, this shows how healthily critical he can stay of his own brotherhood. A genuine free thinker with a deep sense of spirituality.Frédéric RENARD, Belgium

Liked the authors tackle on the subject. Somtimes not myself accsepting all, it wasquite well presented and does make a good sence.

I have always been intrigued why my friend is so involved with the masons will find the book useful will pass on.

Very good book. Will not suit non-Freemasons.

ght-provoking - a must for both men of faith and science

good book

Bob Lomas has lost it this time! After following his work with Chris Knight ( I too was a freemason who thought that there must be more than mumbo-jumbo that was learned by rote) this book was was a real disappointment. I found self-indulgent, rambling & contradictory to the historical "facts" that he and Chris Knight presented in their earlier work and, frankly, it is boring.

Soberly written, an even better insight than I had hoped for. Not finished yet, but look forward to what's left.